4c BBQ
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2022, 4c BBQ has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling tile missing”, showing up five times.
4c BBQ's latest score of 78 falls below the DeFuniak Springs average of 96. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. AC line draining in handwash sink at kitchen entrance.
31A-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored inside seasoning in kitchen.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Several ceiling tile missing in dry storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water in dishwashing area. Operator placed in walk-in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
78
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed chest freezer with broken lid exposing insulation. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom- throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
82
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jun 19, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jun 18, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment: Private lift station that feeds the gray water from the kitchen only to the city owned lift station has three breaks in it. One break is near the retention pond and there is sewage on the ground near it. The second break is behind 4C BBQ. The third break is near the south east corner of the building and there is sewage on the ground. Owner of the building has spoken with the city. He has a plumber on site that is looking for the breaks and repairing them as he finds them. The building owner is getting workers to go and get some limestone to put on the ground.
28-13-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair: Private lift station that pushes the sewage from the restaurant to the city owned lift station has breaks in the line.
29-08-4
82
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling tile missing, in dining room.
36-36-4
95
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Wound wash, peroxide, pain relief spray stored beside meat slicer on prep table.
41-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed buildup of black mold like substance on inside lid above milk wash at fry station make table.
23-24-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed all waste receptacles in ladies room without lids.
32-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of dust on fan guards in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed smoked meats stored uncovered in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete throughout kitchen.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease buildup on wall behind grill/cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle, under hand wash sink at bar.
29-11-4
58
May 15, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 10 rodent droppings on right side of dry storage floor in corner near shelf. Kitchen manager removed droppings and mopped the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: At time of call back inspection observed no rodent droppings, observed floors and shelves clean and free of debris in prep kitchen and dry storage area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
86
May 12, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 10 rodent droppings on right side of dry storage floor in corner near shelf. Kitchen manager removed droppings and mopped the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in prep kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Heavily soiled floors through out kitchen and under equipment.
36-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple Holes in walls near floor moldings.
36-24-5
74
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine in active operation with empty sanitizer dispenser. Operator replaced sanitizer bucket but was unable to prime for proper sanitation. Operator set up triple sink properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator could not locate test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located behind bar. Operator replenished paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing, throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed 3 waste receptacles in women's restroom without covers.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair, walk-in freezer door handle. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup on floor under triple sink, under dish machine, between equipment in kitchen and walk-in cooler and freezer floors. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in the following areas: Behind bar, portion cups and straws Dry storage, corn meal Walk-in freezer, multiple food items Walk-in cooler, multiple food items **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, beside dish machine and above make table. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
45
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up on can opener and soda machine in bar area.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple areas in kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple areas in kitchen with broken and missing tiles.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door handle broken causing large amounts of ice build up.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed spices, pickles, sauces on floor. Chef corrected immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed broken lighting and missing lighting in kitchen area.
38-01-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed slow drain under dish machine.
29-19-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep area below knife rack. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area.
29-17-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 4c BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 4c BBQ on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 4c BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at 4c BBQ.
How does 4c BBQ compare to other restaurants in DeFuniak Springs?
4c BBQ most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the DeFuniak Springs average of 96.
Has 4c BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at 4c BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 4c BBQ means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is 4c BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 4c BBQ is inspected around four times per year on average.
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